The Comparative Analysis :

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 21,000
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10) Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf R
60.4
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
70.9
78.7
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
60.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
103.7
173.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
173.8 in
Length
165.8 in
103.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf R
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.93 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf R
PK
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
ENE
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
161 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf R
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
21.68 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
41 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
546 mi
Range
439 mi
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
546 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
119.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dodge Caliber 2.2 CRD
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
886 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft